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To intertwine fibers on a loom.
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Water-Repellent Wonders: The Evolution of Moisture-Defying Textiles
Fabrics that have been treated to resist wetting and shed water by causing the water to bead on the surface. It does not close the pores of the fabric as waterproof treatments do, so the fabrics are...
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Two or more lengths of fabric that are woven side by side and subsequently separated from each other by cutting along lines formed by leaving one or more dents. NOTE: Fraying at the cut edges may be...
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Retting is a stage in the manufacturing of vegetable fibers. It is the process of submerging plant leaves such as flax or hemp in water, and soaking them for a period of time to separate the fibers...
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In the textile industry, "bleeding" refers to the phenomenon where dyes or pigments used to color fabrics leach out or migrate from the fabric when exposed to moisture, such as water or sweat. This...
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An old form of lithographic printing, for embroidery transfers. The design was transferred from the tissue paper on which it was printed, usually by ironing. Thick enamel-like pigments were employed...
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A machine in which heavy bowls rotate in contact under mechanical pressure. NOTE: The bowls may be unheated or one may be a thick-walled steel shell heated internally. All bowls may rotate at the...
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A Yarn Formed From An Elastomer., Note 1: Elastomeric Yarn May Either Be Incorporated Into Fabric In The Bare State Or Wrapped With Relatively Inextensible Fibres. Wrapping Is Done By Covering (see...
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Shirttail Hem: The Evolution of a Fashion StapleIn the world of fashion and textile, a shirttail hem is a distinct feature often associated with casual and relaxed clothing. The name derives from its...
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Fashion designer Christopher Kane has worked with the Scottish cashmere company Barrie.